ORLANDO NEWS

Charlotte holds off Orlando City 2-1 for first win of season

Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas scored first-half goals and Charlotte FC snapped a three-match skid to open the season with a 2-1 victory over Orlando City

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Lynn - Active off bench Lynn (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Lynn returned to the bench for Saturday's match, putting him in line for his 2023 debut. The forward figures to be a depth option even when fully fit and available, after totaling just four minutes on the pitch in 2022.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC brings losing streak into match against Orlando City

Charlotte FC looks to stop a three-game skid when it plays Orlando City

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City SC put themselves "on the map" in narrow CCL loss to Tigres | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC’ first Concacaf Champions League experience was short, but memorable, with the Lions pushing 2020 champions Tigres UANL to t...

MARCH 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Heartbreak! Orlando City SC eliminated from CCL on away goal from Tigres | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC fought to the end in a narrowly contested second leg against Tigres UANL. But the away-goals tiebreaker ultimately eliminate...

MARCH 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wilder Cartagena - Takes shot in start Cartagena took a shot and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United. He also made a block, three clearances and two interceptions in the match

Impact Cartagena has started each of Orlando's last two league games in midfield, and he was pretty solid on both sides of the ball against D.C. on Saturday. He is not in the team's first-choice XI however, and he's getting the starts now because the club is prioritizing the CONCACAF Champions League at the moment.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Takes shot in draw Torres took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Torres had a bit of a quiet game Saturday before being hooked at halftime. The CONCACAF Champions League seems to be the significant priority for Orlando currently over the start of the MLS campaign.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes goal to D.C. Gallese made four saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Gallese was beaten by a late Chris Durkin strike as his side had to settle for another draw on Saturday, but the main priority for now remains the mid-week CONCACAF Champions League tie against Tigres UANL. After that comes an MLS clash against Charlotte FC next weekend.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Records assist against D.C. Thorhallsson took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Thorhallsson was pretty active going forward from a midfield trio on Saturday and he set up Duncan McGuire's goal with a headed pass. Thorhallsson likely isn't in Orlando's first-choice XI, but he could continue getting regular minutes while the team simultaneously competes in both MLS and the CONCACAF Champions League.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire - Scores in MLS debut McGuire scored a goal and made three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact McGuire started in a front-two Saturday and opened the scoring with a headed effort on his MLS debut. The 22-year-old could continue getting opportunities to play this season but he is unlikely to become a regular beyond the general squad rotation while Orlando is also competing in the CONCACAF Champions League.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Chris Durkin unleashes a stunning equalizer to beat Pedro Gallese  | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Durkin helps DC United earn 1-1 draw with Orlando City

Chris Durkin scored in the 80th minute to help D

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Carlos - Makes bench Saturday Antonio Carlos (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's game against DC United.

Impact The Brazilian defender missed the first two games of the season, but it's certainly positive to see him available on the bench. He should recover his regular starting role as he gains match fitness.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City takes shutout streak into matchup against D.C. United

Orlando City heads into a matchup against D.C

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Carlos - Returns to training with team Carlos (leg) was back in full training with Orlando City on Thursday, Austin David of the Orlando Sentinel reports. He's not listed in the injury report for Saturday's clash agains...

Impact Carlos is yet to make his season debut as he's been dealing with a leg injury, but he's making progress with his recovery and has been taken off the injury report ahead of this weekend's D.C. match.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Your Wednesday Kickoff: Was that the most Concacaf Champions League night of all time? | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City earn draw against Tigres Orlando City SC and Tigres UANL played to a 0-0 draw in their Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 en...

MARCH 8, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pedro Gallese masterclass leaves Orlando City seeking Tigres CCL upset | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC, mainly behind an eight-save night from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, are only a 90-minute home match away from advancing to the...

MARCH 8, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Takes shot in full MLS debut Thorhallsson took a shot and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Thorhallsson made his first start for Orlando on Saturday after joining the club from Iceland in the offseason. Martin Ojeda is the preferred option in attacking midfield, but Thorhallsson could continue getting opportunities while Orlando rotates through domestic play and the CONCACAF Champions League.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Takes two shots against Cincinnati Pereyra took two shots in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Pereyra has started both of Orlando's first two games of the season in defensive midfield, but he was hooked at halftime Saturday in preparation for the mid-week CONCACAF Champions League clash against Tigres UANL.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Halliday - Wins two tackles in start Halliday made two clearances, an interception and won two of four tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Halliday has started both of Orlando's first two games of the season at right-back/right wing-back, but new signing Rafael Santos should push him for the spot in the XI as the campaign continues.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Schlegel - Takes shot in draw Schlegel took a shot before being hooked at halftime of Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Schlegel has started both of Orlando's first two games of the season in central defense while Antonio Carlos (leg) deals with an injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Petrasso - Starts in season opener Petrasso made a clearance and won one of one tackles in last weekend's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls to kick off the 2023 campaign.

Impact Petrasso started at left-back to make his Orlando debut last weekend after joining the club from Toronto in the offseason, but he was limited to a substitute appearance against Cincinnati on Saturday as manager Oscar Pareja opted to rotate his team ahead of the mid-week CONCACAF Champions League clash with Tigres UANL.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Plays second half in draw Jansson subbed into Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati at halftime, making a block and two clearances in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Jansson started last weekend's season opener alongside Rodrigo Schlegel in central defense, but he came off the bench Saturday in what was a heavily rotated lineup ahead of Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions League clash against Tigres UANL.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE